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Clark Lake Petroglyphs
12/05/2010 - 8:30am
12/05/2010 - 1:00pm
Location:
Meet at Pegleg Monument (junction of S22 and Henderson Canyon Rd.)Instructors: Chuck and Mary Bennett
$35 / $25 for ABF members
We will be hiking across the desert floor, into and out of the wash bottoms, to the Clark Lake Petroglyph site. This site lies at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains just east of the mouth of Rockhouse canyon. The petroglyphs, interpreted as an early Cahuilla type, are pecked into the reddish-brown patina of the boulders at the base of the mountains. Other significant features are located nearby.
The hike is a moderate 2.5 - 3 miles round trip. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water and a snack. 4WD is desired although a high clearance vehicle can make the drive into the starting point. All vehicles OK.
The leaders, Chuck and Mary Bennett, are park volunteers participating in the archaeological work being conducted by the Colorado Desert Archaeological Society. Both are former Sierra Club Outing Leaders (25 years) and have led trips in the western US, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and New Zealand.
